Hollywood has done nothing to dispel the popularly held image of the hard-partying, slightly grimy pirate roaming the open seas with a sword in one hand and a bottle in the other… and there’s certainly an element of truth to it. After all pirates live hard lives, and may well have felt they needed a … Continue reading 3 Fun Facts About Booze And Pirates→

Ingredients: Cupcakes 1 & 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 stick butter, melted 1 & 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup chopped strawberries, or a little less zest of 1 orange 1/4 cup blueberries or diced apples Top … Continue reading Sangria Cupcakes→

Ingredients 1 ½ cups Ecco Domani Merlot 1 ½ cups fresh cherries, pitted 6 oz simple syrup undefined Preparation Combine merlot, cherries and simple syrup in blender and blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds on high speed. Divide between 9 popsicle molds. Insert sticks and freeze completely, about 6 hours. Run molds under hot … Continue reading Cherry-Merlot Winesicles→

How to make this crowd-pleasing highball, which is a little sweet, a little spicy and exuberantly pink. Produced by: Poh Si Teng and Eugene Yi Drink by: Rosie Schaap Grabbed from: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-vdKVWCaCg)

Hawaiian Pineapple and Pork Sandwiches Hawaiian Pineapple and Pork Sandwiches are perfect to make ahead before a summer party for a mouth-watering bite. See the recipe. Zucchini and Burrata Salad Crisp zucchini noodles are tossed with Italian dressing, topped with charred corn, pungent red onions, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil and creamy burrata. See the recipe. Caprese Pasta … Continue reading 10 Summer Recipes That Pair Perfectly with White Wine→

Ingredients 2 oz. (60ml) Coconut Rum 2 oz. (60ml) Whipped Cream Vodka 2 Cups Frozen Strawberries 2 Tbsp Cool Whip Garnish: Whipped Cream, Strawberry, Strawberry Syrup Preparation 1. In a blender combine frozen strawberries, coconut rum, whipped cream vodka and cool whip. Blend well until slushy. 2. Pour mix into glass and top with whipped … Continue reading Spiked Strawberry Shortcake Slush→

Photo: Nathan Congleton/TODAY Jumbo lump crab is delicate and delicious. This Italian-inspired dish reminds me of a candlelight dinner on a cliffside outside Genoa, but it’s actually incredibly fast and straightforward to produce at home. Technique tip: When zesting the lemon, be careful only to zest the outer, golden skin for the best flavor; avoid the … Continue reading Linguine with Crab and White Wine→

Strawberry Lemonade Sangria INGREDIENTS 2 pounds strawberries, sliced 1 lemon, sliced 1 bottle white wine 1 cup white rum 4 cups lemonade 2 cups champagne Lemon slices for garnish PREPARATION 1. In a large pitcher, combine the strawberries, lemon, wine, rum, and lemonade. 2. Stir until mixed. 3. Chill for at least 4 hours. 4. … Continue reading Sangria 4 Ways→

Design Your Own Wine Label Try designing one just for fun – for FREE! If you order printed labels – there is a charge and labels will be shipped directly to you. You can bring your labels to your bottling. Please Note: The labels come from an independant company (well trusted!) not related to Wine … Continue reading How To Make Your Own Wine Labels→

Father’s Day is about spending time with and appreciating the man who raised you. It doesn’t all have to be about the stereotypical ties and socks. When it comes to finding the perfect gift for dad, there’s nothing better than kicking your feet up, grabbing some wine, and sharing conversation over the perfect bottle. Here … Continue reading 5 Wines for Father’s Day→